EVIDENCE

Someone drank the last of a coke I had in the refrigerator. I was saving it for later. No one would confess. Later, while uploading pictures onto the computer I came across this....

I think we have the culprit.

Zephan's new look

Before

During...not too sure about what Dad is up to.

We did it. It was a painful decision but we parted with the locks. Chris put in our CARS movie and Zephan was set. He didn't flinch. The only time he lost concentration on the movie was the above picture-what a guy. We are still getting use to the new look but he no longer has to tilt his head back to see past his bangs and doesn't get called "she".

Zephan is 2

September 27, 2006
Zephan Christopher joins the team

LOVIN' CAKE at his 1st Birthday!

Already 2! Honey made a CARS cake, of course. Zephan LOVES CARS. He was so excited.

This little guy has such a personality. He definitely doesn't mind being the center of attention and knows just how to get it. Sometimes when I put him to bed he holds me tight and pats me on the back before leaning back and telling me he's ready for bed. He plays hard and at the end of the day he is ready for his down time.

I am pretty sure he knows that everyone loves him. He uses this to his advantage!
What a joy to be the parents of this gift from God. We pray that we will be good stewards of this blessing. Zephan, we pray that you come to know the deep love of Jesus at an early age and that He radically transforms your life. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life! He is good!

Aunt Jodi and Uncle Jack help celebrate.

Zephan had seen a video of people singing the BDAY song to a little girl at her birthday party. He has been singing it for weeks and was delighted that everyone was now singing it to him!

Gotta love this face

Snow Angels...

Zephan's first EVER experience of snow!

Avery's gonna get me!

Emma tasting the snow

The kiddos were so excited about the snow. We had a little teaser snow on Monday night but nothing stuck and the temp was pretty warm Tuesday and Wednesday. Today, the flakes that fell were HUGE and gorgeous. We all felt so blessed. The kids had prayed for snow and so they felt especially excited to see the glorious flakes.

Okay. I must brag on my husband. He is a patient man. He is a wonderful father. He patiently trained Zephan at the beach. Zephan was screaming at the beginning of our trip to the beach. He didn't like the sand. Chris made him walk, didn't cave for his crying, persevered and helped Zephan learn to be content (at least) at the beach. He eventually even enjoyed playing in the sand! Thanks, babe!

Saying Goodbye

God (and Mom) gave me a special gift. I was able to fly to Florida in January with my mom and Zephan to visit my grandparents and family.
I can't express what this trip meant to me. My spirit was refreshed with hours of time alone with my heavenly Father, Mom and I sweetly walked down memory lane many times, I had wonderful visits with my extended family, Zephan slept like a rock-I think it was all of the individual attention, and I was able to say "good bye" to my grandfather. I was able to tell him "thank you" for teaching me and taking me to swim and fish. I was able to look into his eyes and tell him I love him.
What a gift!

Zephan was playing a tickle game with Grandma Baker. They were so funny. He thought he was getting her good...maybe he was.

Zephan really wasn't sure about the sandy beach but he sure wanted to get those birds! By the way...the water was COLD!

Every Baker/Lovell/Suel has to have their picture taken on the Humiston Dolphin. IT IS TRADITION!

Baby Z joins the club

yes...he has his first teeth!
The process was painful for us, I mean him, but we made it!
just for grins